I was recently informed through an old friend of your

wife's situation, and thought that though it would no doubt prove

largely irrelevant considering the breadth of your concerns, I would

nonetheless write you a little note to convey my best wishes to you.

Spirituality and divine providence have ever been cloudy subjects to me,

but my thoughts and prayers such as they are firmly behind you and

Kathleen. I'm sure you've received innumerable letters of this kind

but what the hey, one more can't hurt, right?

You and Kathleen were two of the best people I've ever

met and I ardently hope she improves soon. I wish I had some

trite platitude to offer, but I've never believed in any of that

and doubtless you've received plenty of it already anyway. I'll

simply say that you and your family deserve better and if there's

any justice in this world, your strength of character and

perseverance will not go unrewarded. Keep your hopes and

dreams alive.

-James